US Bridges

Lrd Quarry RD over Mcadam Branch

FairPosted for load

Grant County, Wisconsin · 0.9M N JCT Cth H · Structure no. P22034800000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Quarry RD over Mcadam Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Quarry RD over Mcadam Branch in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Quarry RD
CrossesMcadam Branch
Location0.9M N JCT Cth H
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrant County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.62442, -90.51883
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2022)
Projected traffic58 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Quarry RD over Mcadam Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Quarry RD over Mcadam Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Quarry RD over Mcadam Branch carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Quarry RD over Mcadam Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lrd Quarry RD over Mcadam Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.